What exactly are you waiting for? A common problem when I am jiu jitsu is that of students second guessing themselves when opportunity presents itself during a match. Too often students are looking for a perfect situation from which to launch an attack. Whilst I would never advocate sloppy or random attacks; I do caution students on waiting for perfect set ups and moments for the reason that they rarely happen and are fleeting in nature. As a general rule, once an opportunity arises, it rarely gets better by waiting – usually an intelligent will become cognizant of his vulnerability and recover. Thus the skill of SEEING OPPORTUNITY AND ACTING UPON IT IMMEDIATELY is crucial to success. The great American General Patton said it well – A good plan enacted is better than a perfect plan enacted ten minutes from now.” Once you see an

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